Invisalign vs Braces

I saw the invisalign video on tv and it made it seem it works like normal metal braces. Can someone explain the difference between invisalign and braces?

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How Much Does Invisalign Cost?

How much does Invisalign cost? Are there different Invisalign prices for the different stages of treatment?

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How Long After Invisalign Do I Need a Retainer?

After invisalign would I have to wear a retainer forever? I have a gap and my front left tooth is crooked. Many people includeing my bf say that I...

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How Do I Clean my Invisalign?

What is involved in cleaning Invisalign aligners? What do I need to do?  How long does the invisalign cleaning process take?

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Will Invisalign Correct an Overbite?

Is Invisalign overbite correction possible? Can I use Invisalign to correct an overbite?

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Does Invisalign Work on Crowded Teeth?

I want to get an Invisalign but I'm not sure if it will work for me. I'll be 15 in June and my teeth aren't really bad, they are just crowded. I would...

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When Should I Start Seeing Invisalign Results?

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After Invisalign Treatment, What Type of Retainer Will I Get?

I was wondering when your done with the Invisalign treatment , I know you get a retainer and usually it is a clear retainer that looks exactly like...

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Does Invisalign Work?

Before i spend thousands (ugh) I want to make sure Invisalign works as promised in the advertising.

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Invisalign Braces?

Considering braces or invisalign, but would like to know +/- of getting invisalign.  seems really expensive!

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How Does Invisalign Express Work?

What is Invisalign Express and how does Invisalign Express work?

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What Are Invisalign "Buttons" and Where Are They Attached.

I just got my x-rays, etc. yesterday. Can someone explain this attachments/buttons thing to me? That is not something I had been educated on... do...

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How Much Does Invisalign Teen Cost?

Is the price range about the same for Invisalign & Invisalign Teen?

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With Invisalign, is It Okay to Drink Liquids Other Than Water?

This is just my 2nd day with Invisalign. The little bit of discomfort is going away. I was told to ONLY drink water when the braces are in, due to...

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Do I Still Need to Wear a Retainer After Invisalign?

Do you still need to wear a retainer after Invisalign? Or could you simply continue to wear the last Invisalign brace to ensure your teeth stay in place?

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How Much Does Invisalign Cost for Someone with Buck Teeth and Overbite?

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Can I Go on to my Next Invisalign Tray After Less Than 2 Weeks, if my Teeth Fit in It?

It seems that after about a week, my teeth have moved and will fit in the next tray. Is there any disadvantage to moving through the trays faster and...

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How Long to Wear Invisalign for Crowded Teeth?

How long do you have to wear Invisalign? My teeth are very crowded and I wanted crowns, but they say that's too expensive. They said I should wear...

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How Do Invisalign Aligners Work?

On the invisalign web site they talk about Invisalign aligners custom-made for your teeth. How do these invisalign retainers work? 

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Invisalign Price: Fee Before Dental Office Costs Are Added?

How much is the actual Invisalign fee without costs added in by the dental office?

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What Can I Do About "Black Triangles" Caused by Invisalign Treatment?

I started invisalign treatment in Feb. 08 for crooked teeth. I'm wearing the last tray for bottom teeth and the result is not nearly satisfying....

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How Much Will Closing the Teeth Gaps with Invisalign Cost?

How much will it cost to close the gap between my front two teeth with Invisalign? I dont need bottom ones, and my teeth are straight except for the...

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Can I Get Invisalign when I Have the Overbite Problem?

I have an overbite problem and about 4 years ago, my dentist told me that I need a jaw surgery first before I could put on the braces. This time, I...

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Invisalign and TMJ

I am on tray 6 of Invisalign and am having problems with pain in my jaw and headaches. Do other people have this problem? I am wondering if I am...

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Will Invisalign Correct a Serious Overbite?

I went to my orthodontist a few weeks ago and he told me I am a good candidate for invisalign. He is pretty experienced when it comes to treatment. I...

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Can Invisalign Close my Gap?

I have a gap in my two front teeth that is about a quarter of an inch wide.  Would invisalign work for me?

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Invisalign Vs Invisalign Express for Crowded Teeth

I just had a consultation for Invisalign and the doctor told me that he can straighten my teeth with Invisalign express but that there is no way to...

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How Long Does It Take to Get Your Aligners?

I went to my dentist several weeks ago and got my imprints and pics of my teeth for my Invisalign. I was wondering how long it will take for my...

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Invisalign for Bottom Teeth Only?

Can I get Invisalign just for the bottom teeth for overcrowding? How much will it cost (I live in NYC)?

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What is Invisalign Teen and How is It Different?

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Will Wisdom Tooth Extraction Affect Invisalign?

I have two wisdom teeth that have been bothering me, and I had been thinking of getting them removed. I just got started with Invisalign and prior to...

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How Long Should I Wear the Invisalign Attachments?

I've just gotten my second Invisalign tray today. My dentist placed 4 attachments on my front teeth, and I now have 17 trays all up. How long do I...

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Is Invisalign the Best Teeth Straightening Option for Really Crooked Teeth?

How complex of a fix can u get from invisalign? My teeth are really bad so will it work on anyone or is there a limit?

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Will Crowded Teeth Need Pulling Before Invisalign?

My bottom teeth are pretty crowded. Would I have to get them pulled for Invisalign?

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Does Invisalign Really Correct Underbite?

My son has a slight under bite. Does anyone have experience using Invisalign to correct under bite? Any recommendations?

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Invisalign for Open Bite Correction?

Can I use Invisalign to correct my anterior open bite, with an overjet of 7 mm and overbite of 4 mm at the age of 42 years? I used a Hawley appliance...

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Does Invisalign Move the Roots of Your Teeth Like Traditional Braces?

Is it true that Invisalign does not move the roots of your teeth, like traditional braces do? Is it true that you would have to wear your retainers...

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Invisalign Vs. Traditional Braces for Teens?

My daughter is interested in Invisalign, mainly because she is a sophomore in high school and our dentist where we live says she would need braces for...

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Do Invisalign Prices Vary from Dentist to Dentist?

I assume invisalign keeps prices pretty consistent from doctor to doctor.  is this the case, or should I shop around for good Invisalign deals?

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How Long Do Invisalign Results Last?

I have always had straight teeth, but they started to shift when I turned 23 (I'm 24 now and they are still shifting). If I get Invisalign and...

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Is It Possible Wear Invisalign on Upper Teeth Only?

I am very happy with my lower teeth, but not my upper. My front two teeth overlap slightly, and my fangs are crooked. I am 15 years old but I still...

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When Do You Get the First Invisalign Aligner After Impressions Are Taken?

Approximately how long does it take from the time impressions are taken until you receive your first aligner?

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How Long Will Invisalign Usually Take?

I had Braces in high school, and now, four years later, one of my two front teeth is slightly in front of the other. Can anyone give an estimate of...

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Does MedicAid Pay for Invisalign?

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Will Filing Teeth for Invisalign Affect Teeth Strength?

I am finishing my Invisalign treatment and my dentist wants to file the bottom of my front upper tooth so it is aligned with the rest. Is this OK to...

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How Much Does It Cost to Get a Tooth Gap Closed?

I have a gap in my two front tooth and I was wondering, how much willl it cost to get it closed?

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Will my Insurance Cover Invisalign?

I am currently wearing what's called a space maintainer... I am not sure why ( they didn't really explain it to me) because all I want are...

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What's the Best Invisalign Cleaning System?

What's the best Invisalign cleaning system? What should I use to clean my Invisalign aligners?

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Invisalign and Wire Retainer with Fake Tooth?

I am missing a tooth right next to my front tooth and this has caused a lot of spacing. My dentist said that once Invisalign moves my teeth, I will...

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Has Anyone Had a Lower Front Tooth Extraction to Accomodate Invisalign?

I had a consultation for Invisalign and I have the option of a tooth extraction or filing. I have concerns with filing and how it might impact my...

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Cases of Relapse (Teeth Shifting Back) After Invisalign?

I had braces for a little over 2 years when I was 12. I am now 26 and my teeth seems to have shifted back to their original position. I have slight...

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Protruding Teeth Correction with Invisalign?

I have medium protruding upper teeth, which makes it hard to fully close the lips in a resting position. One ortho recommends extraction of four first...

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How Would Invisalign Work with Missing Teeth?

I’m missing 2 teeth in the front so I have to get implanted teeth. How would Invisalign work to get my teeth ready for the implants? The teeth...

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Can Invisalign Cause Locked Jaw?

I'm on my second set of retainers and my jaw locked up. It'snot locked open and its not locked closed, I just can't open my mouth all the way. It has...

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Does Invisalign Work for People with Periodontal Disease?

I have periodontal disease. Am I a good candidate for Invsialign?

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Invisalign Aligners for Both Top and Bottom Teeth?

Is it common to just get invisalign on the top teeth or do you have to get them on both top and bottom?

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Can I Get Invisalign if I Have TMJ or TMD Problems?

I am almost ready to go ahead and start using Invisalign. The only thing stopping me is my issue with TMJ/TMD. Am I still a good candidate for...

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Is There a Structure to Taking out Invisalign Aligners?

Does anyone have any tips for taking off the aligners for invisalign? I spend about 20 minutes each time I need to take them off. The aligners do...

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Will Invisalign Fix an Overjet on a 35 Year Old Male?

My teeth are very healthy - and line up nicely - other than an overjet of 6 mm, and minor associated crossbite. I also think my jaw has grown normally...

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Can I Get Invisalign Online Without Seeing a Dentist?

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Canadian Dentist Vs. Orthodontist for Invisalign

Should i go with an orthodontist who has a lot of experience with invisalign or a general dentist who has done only 50 patients? the general dentist...

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Invisalign for Misaligned Tooth?

I have just had an Invisalign consultation to fix overcrowding. My main concern is one overcrowded tooth which sticks out. The orthodontist told me...

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How Long Will It Take Invisalign to Close Gap from Tooth Extraction?

I had four teeth extracted. They are the two behind eachthe canine on top and the ones adjacent on the bottom. How long will it take Invisalign to...

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Invisalign Express for One Crooked Tooth?

One of my bottom front four teeth is slightly pointed back. My top teeth are in good alignment, but it's just this one bottom front tooth. I had...

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Is Invisalign Any Better Than Normal Braces?

Is invisalign more expensive then normal wire braces and can they be made for teenagers?

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Is 59 Too Old for Invisalign?

I am 59 years old and recently retired from teaching.  I did not require braces as a teenager, but my teeth have become crowded as I have aged...

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Why Did my Invisalign Crack?

I'm using Invisalign teen, and one of my aligners is starting to crack near the gum line, between two teeth. It also has colored spots/wear indicators...

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Invisalign or Braces for Crooked and Misaligned Teeth?

My teeth are crooked and misaligned. I'm 21 year old and being a college student, I don't want to have metal mouth, but at the same time, I want to...

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Can I Get Invisalign if I Have Crowns?

My 2 front teeth are crowns along with one of my back molars.  Can I get Invisalign? My top teeth are not very crooked.

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Children Losing Invisalign Tray After Two Weeks

Children can easily lose that small clear tray. What generally happens if the Invisalign trays are lost after two weeks? Will there any be significant...

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Can Invisalign Fix Bite and TMJ Problems?

I went to an Invisalign provider and I told him all about my TMJ problems. I told him how my bite is off and I can't bite down because of how off it...

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Invisalign or Braces for Crowded and Crooked Teeth?

My teeth are crooked and have crowding issues, but they're not extremely bad. Taking into consideration the cost, pain and side effects, which is...

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Will Invisalign Permanently Change my Bite?

I just started Invisalign yesterday, and it seems to be okay so far, but it is changing my bite. It has definitely moved my teeth, and now when I try...

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Will Invisalign Fix Flared out Tooth Problems?

My two front teeth flare out with a gap, plus I have an overbite - would invisalign fix this flare?

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What is the Cost of Vivera Retainers over the Course of a Lifetime?

I'm being told that I will have to wear a retainer forever after my Invisalign treatment. If I'm meant to use a new one every 3 months for the rest...

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